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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,483.12, 19,996.89 and 11,299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,483.12, 19,996.89 and 11,299.85 is: 15,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,483.12 : 19,996.89 = 11,299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,483.12/19,996.89 = 11,299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,483.12x = 19,996.89 × 11,299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,483.12x = 225,961,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,961,857.47/14,483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.74

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